Stimulus Checks for rich people

[edjr 6,898]

3 minutes ago, Strike said:

I would consider myself very rich if I had a 300 thousand foot house.  I'm sure that's slumming for many of you, but for me that would be rich.

:d  

[GutterBoy 2,900]

3k foot.  FOCK!

[DonS 3,319]

3 hours ago, TimHauck said:

Might only be if they had a lot of kids (and probably wouldn't be much of a check) - 

https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2021/02/third-stimulus-check-update-house-passes-resolution-and-senators-say-biden-will-negotiate-on-1400-payments-heres-the-latest.html

Well sh1t.  Looks like I might get some of that cash afterall. Assuming that this online calculator is correct:

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/targeted-1400-stimulus-check-calculator/

The value definitely increases based on # of dependents, but even with zero it seems we'll get something.

Thanks for the PS5 taxpayers! 

Edit: the calculator does have the caveat "if the bill passes"

[Utilit99 4,099]

2 minutes ago, DonS said:

Well sh1t.  Looks like I might get some of that cash afterall. Assuming that this online calculator is correct:

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/targeted-1400-stimulus-check-calculator/

The value definitely increases based on # of dependents, but even with zero it seems we'll get something.

Thanks for the PS5 taxpayers! 

 

I get nothing and have no PS5. 

[GutterBoy 2,900]

5 minutes ago, DonS said:

Well sh1t.  Looks like I might get some of that cash afterall. Assuming that this online calculator is correct:

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/targeted-1400-stimulus-check-calculator/

The value definitely increases based on # of dependents, but even with zero it seems we'll get something.

Thanks for the PS5 taxpayers! 

Edit: the calculator does have the caveat "if the bill passes"

holy sh!t, it says I'm getting money too!

wow.

Alright forget everything I just said.  Imma buy a 80" OLED TV.  Thanks Biden!

[DonS 3,319]

Just now, Utilit99 said:

I get nothing and have no PS5. 

Go to that site and start punching in numbers.  I'm punching in various "married filing jointly" with zero dependents and it appears the cutoff point is $205,999.  If you make that much you'll get a whopping $5.

[edjr 6,898]

Looks like they are keeping it at 75k?

Let me tell you something fellas, if you ever get renters, cut a deal so they pay you in cash

[Strike 6,023]

6 minutes ago, GutterBoy said:

holy sh!t, it says I'm getting money too!

wow.

Alright forget everything I just said.  Imma buy a 80" OLED TV.  Thanks Biden!

You must be poor then.  It told me I was getting $150.

[nobody 2,884]

I get nothing as usual.  Fock all you freeloaders.

[Utilit99 4,099]

3 minutes ago, DonS said:

Go to that site and start punching in numbers.  I'm punching in various "married filing jointly" with zero dependents and it appears the cutoff point is $205,999.  If you make that much you'll get a whopping $5.

Yeah. Last I checked my girlfriend and I are both single. Otherwise I'm in for a shock somewhere along the line.

If we did get married, we would still get nothing it seems according to that.

[GutterBoy 2,900]

1 minute ago, Strike said:

You must be poor then.  It told me I was getting $150.

Guess so.  It's the dependents.  I'm over $200k but I have 3 kids, so it's giving me money.

[TBayXXXVII 2,669]

23 minutes ago, GutterBoy said:

Use whatever word you want.  300k foot house, BMW and a Range Rover, iphone 12, 2 vacations a year, that's considered rich by many.

Financially secure is the term I'd use.

[GutterBoy 2,900]

2 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said:

Financially secure is the term I'd use.

You only need $75k per year to be financially secure.

[DonS 3,319]

8 minutes ago, GutterBoy said:

Guess so.  It's the dependents.  I'm over $200k but I have 3 kids, so it's giving me money.

That's the confusing part. That calculator shows $2k per adult dependent and $1400 under 17. The little info popup says "all dependents regardless of age, presumably now qualify for their own stimulus check rather than being eligible for a supplement paid to the individual claiming them on their taxes"

So you're good if your dependents don't pay their own taxes. 

[TBayXXXVII 2,669]

Just now, GutterBoy said:

You only need $75k per year to be financially secure.

If you say so.

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,433]

I get $0. They did thank me for all of the taxes that I pay.  

[TheNewGirl 1,637]

15 minutes ago, nobody said:

I get nothing as usual.  Fock all you freeloaders.

You should be punished for being so successful. 

[GutterBoy 2,900]

17 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said:

If you say so.

Not me, science.

 

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/26/how-your-salary-and-the-way-you-spend-money-affect-your-happiness.html#:~:text=But more recently%2C a 2018,%24105%2C000%2C their happiness levels decreased.

[DonS 3,319]

OK, this is definitely confusing as fock.  Here's another online calculator: https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/estimating-your-1400-stimulus-check-total-is-hard-heres-how-to-calculate-2-scenarios/

It has 2 different calculators.  The first one is the "targeted" 1400 payment being discussed.  This calculator results in $0 for me. 

The 2nd calculator is "with no changes from the second payment".  This one gives me the same results as the Forbes one.

So, it looks like the one under Trump's watch would pay for my PS5 but Biden's plan gives me zilch.  BIDEN!!!!!

 

[TBayXXXVII 2,669]

7 minutes ago, GutterBoy said:

Not me, science.

 

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/26/how-your-salary-and-the-way-you-spend-money-affect-your-happiness.html#:~:text=But more recently%2C a 2018,%24105%2C000%2C their happiness levels decreased.

Let's pretend that's actually real.  It says "... found that the ideal income point for individuals is $95,000 for life satisfaction and $60,000 to $75,000 for emotional well-being."  So let's split the difference to $85k.  That's a single person with no kids.  Two people with a kid, I'd say $185k is a reasonable number.  So, if what you posted is actually "real science" and not just a couple hundred thousand people who answered the phone and were honest, then it kind of backs up what I said.  Thanks.

[TimHauck 3,309]

10 minutes ago, DonS said:

OK, this is definitely confusing as fock.  Here's another online calculator: https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/estimating-your-1400-stimulus-check-total-is-hard-heres-how-to-calculate-2-scenarios/

It has 2 different calculators.  The first one is the "targeted" 1400 payment being discussed.  This calculator results in $0 for me. 

The 2nd calculator is "with no changes from the second payment".  This one gives me the same results as the Forbes one.

So, it looks like the one under Trump's watch would pay for my PS5 but Biden's plan gives me zilch.  BIDEN!!!!!

 

Technically I think the “targeted” thing is lowering the income maximums which the Republicans want (but Democrats don’t)

[supermike80 2,082]

I get some money.  And will get more at next years tax return time cause my wife got laid off in 2020.  

 

[Patriotsfatboy1 1,433]

Just now, supermike80 said:

I get some money.  And will get more at next years tax return time cause my wife got laid off in 2020.  

 

She got laid on a lot too. 

[supermike80 2,082]

5 minutes ago, Patriotsfatboy1 said:

She got laid on a lot too. 

Probably.  Now that shes home all day, who the hell knows

[SUXBNME 1,595]

6 hours ago, Drizzay said:

 That being said, almost all of our stimulus checks have gone towards daycare for our two year old.  That sh!t is crazy expensive right now.

Drop your kid off at the fire station 

[peenie 1,963]

I still won't get a check. 

[Frozenbeernuts 2,332]

9 hours ago, GutterBoy said:

Well if you can't live well off of $150K/year, then you're living outside your means, and it's your own damn fault.

But yes, it will likely be used to pay off your bass boat, or just put into the bank, doing nothing to help the economy.

And I agree, we would be better off giving it to people who were focked last year, or more vaccines so we can get back to normal faster.

150k is damn good money. Anyone who can't weather some time out of work making that much doesn't deserve it

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

NY is getting 50 Billion! That will help with our 63 Billion dollar deficit. More to come I’m sure. Thanks Rusty! 

[Gladiators 2,032]

48 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

NY is getting 50 Billion! That will help with our 63 Billion dollar deficit. More to come I’m sure. Thanks Rusty! 

Great news.  You guys deserve it!

[TimHauck 3,309]

On 2/9/2021 at 5:27 PM, Frozenbeernuts said:

150k is damn good money. Anyone who can't weather some time out of work making that much doesn't deserve it

So is it finalized yet that they’re keeping it at 150k and not lowering to 100k?   I wanna file my taxes

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

5 minutes ago, Gladiators said:

Great news.  You guys deserve it!

I know! We have no more homeless and crime isn’t an issue anymore, people just stopped reporting it. Except the murders. That’s way up. And some people get pushed on to the subway tracks. But still, if the people don’t want to report the crime, then it’s not happening. Problem solved. We rock! Thanks America! 

[Alias Detective 1,459]

55 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

NY is getting 50 Billion! That will help with our 63 Billion dollar deficit. More to come I’m sure. Thanks Rusty! 

Money should be used to create jobs to pay down the debt. 

[Fireballer 2,677]

At this point, what is still being based on? 2019 taxable income?

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

13 minutes ago, Alias Detective said:

Money should be used to create jobs to pay down the debt. 

What about lgbtqlmnop counseling? 

[TimHauck 3,309]

30 minutes ago, Fireballer said:

At this point, what is still being based on? 2019 taxable income?

I think it's 2019 if you haven't filed 2020 yet, but may be based on 2020 if you file before they pay it out

[RLLD 4,275]

What if I self-identify as not having any money?

[Fireballer 2,677]

14 minutes ago, RLLD said:

What if I self-identify as not having any money?

That's only part of it.  After you claim your identity, they check your social media for you displaying your preferred pronouns.  

[MTSkiBum 1,626]

36 minutes ago, TimHauck said:

I think it's 2019 if you haven't filed 2020 yet, but may be based on 2020 if you file before they pay it out

That is why I filed my 2020 taxes already. I was furloughed part of last year and I wanted to try to get under the limit.

 

I think this is stupid, but if other people get free money I want some too. It can go in my 45k boat fund, I am sure that is what Biden would want

[DonS 3,319]

22 minutes ago, Fireballer said:

That's only part of it.  After you claim your identity, they check your social media for you displaying your preferred pronouns.  

Interesting strategy... 

According to the AGI on our 2019 tax return Don and Carol filed as married and made too much money.   HOWEVER,  we now self identify as Donna and Carl and we made $0 because society is a bunch of TRANSPHOBES that won't accept our "TRUTH"!!!!   Therefore give me some money Biden.

Think it will work? 

[JustinCharge 2,397]

2 hours ago, DonS said:

Interesting strategy... 

According to the AGI on our 2019 tax return Don and Carol filed as married and made too much money.   HOWEVER,  we now self identify as Donna and Carl and we made $0 because society is a bunch of TRANSPHOBES that won't accept our "TRUTH"!!!!   Therefore give me some money Biden.

Think it will work? 

no.  you are white so you pay a reparations tax.